Twee vrouwen werken op het land before 1903

This photograph by Therese Herrmann presents two women working in a field, likely taken in the early 20th century. The photograph itself, printed on a page of a book, is rendered in a monochromatic palette that mutes the details of the scene. What draws me in is the labor implied by the image: the bending postures of the women, and the tools, hinting at the physical effort needed for agricultural work. Consider the sheer amount of time, energy, and collective experience it would take to bring in a harvest. This print doesn't shy away from showing the daily lives of laborers. It reminds us that art and everyday life are interwoven, revealing the social context of the era. Such images are a far cry from the traditional realms of high art, offering instead a glimpse into the lives of working people. So, by focusing on materials, processes, and social context, we challenge established hierarchies.